In a move to address the growing strain on healthcare services, the Tripura government is planning to construct a new government hospital in Agartala, the state capital.
This decision comes as the two primary referral hospitals, Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital (GB Hospital) and Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGM Hospital), are witnessing a steady rise in patient numbers.
The proposed hospital will be managed by the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), which plays a key role in maintaining civic amenities within the city.
On Thursday, a team led by Mayor Dipak Majumder, along with Health Secretary Kiran Gitte and AMC Commissioner Sailesh Kumar Yadav, visited the old Municipal Corporation Office premises at Kashari Patti to assess its suitability as a potential site for the new hospital.
Speaking to reporters, Mayor Majumder emphasized the significant improvements made to the state’s healthcare sector under the current BJP government led by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha. He highlighted the government’s commitment to prioritizing the health needs of the people and ensuring they receive proper medical care.
“The leadership of Dr. Manik Saha has brought about a drastic improvement in healthcare services for the people of Tripura,” said the Mayor and added, “The health sector has received the utmost attention from the government.”
“To alleviate the pressure on GBP and IGM Hospitals, the government has decided to establish a new dedicated hospital,” explained Majumder.
The Mayor expressed optimism about the project’s timeline, stating, “If everything goes according to plan, the new hospital could be operational soon .”
“This new facility will offer both primary and secondary healthcare services to the citizens,” he pointed out.
Majumder further said, the initiative reflects the government’s dedication to bolstering healthcare infrastructure and ensuring improved medical accessibility for the people of Agartala and its surrounding areas.
(Tripura, Tripura News)
